These days, your computer feels like a lifeless device without an internet device. You’re unable to send and receive emails, join work meetings, and even sync your shared files. Show If you run Windows’ network troubleshooter and find the message that reads, “Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding,” you’ve come to the right place. This article covers different tips on how to fix the “Your computer appears to be correctly configured” problem on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Check for Issues with Your Computer’s Internet ConnectionStart by confirming that the problem isn’t connected to your internet devices such as your modem or router. Restarting your router is always the first of many internet connection troubleshooting steps. Even big manufacturers like NETGEAR and Linksys say you should restart your internet device periodically. When you restart the router, you are giving it an opportunity to refresh and reset. The reboot clears out any hung or stuck operation and removes problematic data stuck in its memory, which may be the cause of the connection issue you’re experiencing. How do you power cycle your devices? Follow these steps:
You should also make sure:
Forget the Network and ReconnectSometimes, you may be experiencing connection issues because the WiFi password has been changed recently or your computer’s connection with the device has been somehow affected. In some cases, the issue comes out of nowhere. You can resolve the problem by forgetting the network, entering the correct password, and reconnecting. Here’s how to do that on Windows 11:
Follow these steps for Windows 10:
Update Your Network Adapter DriverYour network adapter driver controls how your operating system communicates with your network adapter. Internet connection issues will show up in different forms if the driver is corrupt or outdated. That could be the reason for the error. You can do the following to fix the driver problem:
Let’s start with restarting the network adapter:
Reinstall the network Adapter:
Note: In Windows 10, you may have to select the box for “Delete the driver software for this device” to completely remove the driver.
Update the Network Adapter Driver: There are different ways to update the network adapter driver:
Going to the device manufacturer’s website involves searching for the device’s driver and downloading the right piece of software. Make sure you enter your system’s correct details including the operating system and CPU architecture.
Auslogics Driver Updater allows you to search for and install updates for device drivers on your system. Using this program means you won’t have to suffer driver-related problems in the future. The tool can notify you when driver updates become available, allowing you to prevent issues like this. Flush Your PC’s DNS CacheYour DNS cache is a file on your computer where your operating system saves details of IP addresses and URLs you’ve visited. Instead of always resolving these domain names and IP addresses whenever you want to visit a site, the computer keeps a reference to avoid going through the same process over and over. However, the DNS cache file can become corrupt over time and begin to cause issues. Problems can also occur if the cache contains outdated IP addresses and domain details. Fixing the problem is as easy as flushing the DNS cache and allowing your computer to rebuild it with updated information. Follow these steps:
ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /registerdns
Change the DNS ServerBy default, your computer uses your ISP’s DNS server if the settings are left on automatic. So, if your ISP’s DNS runs into problems – which can be common for some ISPs – you’ll get the response error. You can go for a more reliable DNS server like Google’s or Cloudflare’s public DNS servers and check if that resolves the problem. Follow these steps:
Tip: You should flush your DNS again after changing the server.
Disable Proxy and VPN SettingsUsing a VPN or personal proxy to hide your IP, change your location, or browse faster may be causing the “web proxy or DNS server not responding” issue. So, disable the VPN and get rid of your proxy. You can turn off your VPN connection by going to the app and toggling it off. If you have a manual proxy, head to the Settings app on Windows 11, click on Network & Internet, and select Proxy. On Windows 10, open the settings app and click on Network & Internet. Click on Proxy on the left pane, then go to the Proxy page and turn off your manual proxy setup. Change Your Power SettingsYour computer may have permission to turn off your network adapter to conserve power. Turning off this setting could roll back the error message and get your connection back on. Follow these steps:
ConclusionThat’s how to fix “Your computer appears to be correctly configured but the device detected or resource (www.microsoft.com) is not responding.” Ensure you continue to reboot your router from time to time and keep your network adapter driver up to date to avoid the issue in the future. |